Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ1

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out around the same time to the SZ1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1300 matches up against the SZ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 features external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A1300 compared to the SZ1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and SZ1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account.